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Kuwait unveiled a new 15-year residency permit for foreign investors on Monday, allowing eligible foreign investors and their families to obtain residency permits for up to 15 years.
Kuwait
Who
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, Kuwaiti Council of Ministers, foreign investors, Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
What
Kuwait unveiled a new 15-year residency permit for foreign investors on Monday, allowing eligible foreign investors and their families to obtain residency permits for up to 15 years.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:34:12 GMT · 1h 46m ago
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Why
The new residency framework aims to diversify Kuwait's economy beyond oil and attract foreign capital at a time of mounting economic pressure due to the US-Israel-Iran war and disruptions to Gulf energy exports.
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Kuwait's introduction of a new long-term residency program for investors, requiring at least $3.25 million in capital, reflects its urgent push to attract foreign capital and talent to counter economic challenges from regional conflicts and diversify its oil-dependent economy. This move positions Kuwait to better compete with neighboring Gulf states for global wealth.
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